From the Primaries to the Polls: How to Repair America's Broken Presidential Nom

Description: From the Primaries to the Polls by Thomas Gangale As the campaign proceeds over ten two-week intervals of primaries and caucuses on a semi-randomized schedule, the aggregate value of contested states becomes successively larger, requiring the expenditure of larger amounts of money in order to campaign effectively. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Americas presidential nominating process is inherently unfair and exclusive, yielding undue weight and privilege to the states that vote in the earliest rounds. More and more states are beating down the door to vote earlier, trying to redress the inequity on a state-by-state basis. In the ensuing free-for-all, the presidential primary schedule has become so front-loaded that the anointed front-runner with the biggest war chest in each of the major parties is the de facto nominee. The primaries are becoming mere noise and pageantry, as the national conventions have been for several decades.From the Primaries to the Polls describes the problem and proposes the solution. The American Plan is designed to begin with contests in small-population states, where candidates do not need millions of dollars to compete and a wide field of presidential hopefuls can be competitive in the early going. A minor candidates surprise success in early rounds, based on merit rather than money, tends to attract money from larger numbers of small contributors for the campaign to spend in later rounds of primaries. Keeping more candidates in the race longer to challenge to the front-runners prevents a rush to judgment and permits more voters across the country to select from a diverse field. As the campaign proceeds over ten two-week intervals of primaries and caucuses on a semi-randomized schedule, the aggregate value of contested states becomes successively larger, requiring the expenditure of larger amounts of money in order to campaign effectively. A more gradual weeding-out process occurs, allowing a clear winner to emerge only after the full spectrum of candidates has been in play nationally. Author Biography Thomas Gangale is the author of the American Plan for reforming the presidential nomination process, which is gaining support within the National Association of Secretaries of State and the national and state committees of both parties and on the editorial pages of national newspapers, including The New York Times. Review Gangale is passionate about reforming the current presidential primary system. He briefly covers some familiar topics such as the historical evolution of the process and, more recently, how the reforms of the McGover-Fraser Commission have been perverted. The heart of the book, however, is a proposal to replace the current process with what Gangale calls the American Plan. One of the key features of this plan is for small states to hold primaries early and have large states vote last. Apparently Gangales proposal has gains some support within the National Association of Secretaries of State. Whether or not one agrees with Gangales proposal, he has written a thoughtful, readable prescription for electoral reform. Recommended. Lower-division undergraduate through professional collections. * Choice * Promotional "Thomas Gangale draws our attention to what is the greatest flaw in American democracy-the totally unfair system by which a small number of arbitrarily selected states, such as Iowa and New Hampshire, dominate the presidential nominating process. His proposed solution to the problem is both innovative and practical. This book will help move the United States in the direction of reforming how we nominate our presidential candidates." -- Robert D. Loevy, Professor of Political Science, Colorado College "The presidential nominating process is flat-out broken, and few dispute this. Now comes Thomas Gangale, who bravely wades in to give us a possible fix, not just another description of the problem. Whether you agree or disagree with Gangales proposal, he will cause you to think, so that together we can reconsider and improve the system that produces our Presidents." -- Prof. Larry J. Sabato, Author of A More Perfect Constitution, Director, Center for Politics, University of Virginia Long Description Americas presidential nominating process is inherently unfair and exclusive, yielding undue weight and privilege to the states that vote in the earliest rounds. More and more states are beating down the door to vote earlier, trying to redress the inequity on a state-by-state basis. In the ensuing free-for-all, the presidential primary schedule has become so front-loaded that the anointed front-runner with the biggest war chest in each of the major parties is the de facto nominee. The primaries are becoming mere noise and pageantry, as the national conventions have been for several decades. From the Primaries to the Polls describes the problem and proposes the solution. The American Plan is designed to begin with contests in small-population states, where candidates do not need millions of dollars to compete and a wide field of presidential hopefuls can be competitive in the early going. A minor candidates surprise success in early rounds, based on merit rather than money, tends to attract money from larger numbers of small contributors for the campaign to spend in later rounds of primaries. Keeping more candidates in the race longer to challenge to the front-runners prevents a rush to judgment and permits more voters across the country to select from a diverse field. As the campaign proceeds over ten two-week intervals of primaries and caucuses on a semi-randomized schedule, the aggregate value of contested states becomes successively larger, requiring the expenditure of larger amounts of money in order to campaign effectively. A more gradual weeding-out process occurs, allowing a clear winner to emerge only after the full spectrum of candidates has been in play nationally. Review Quote "Gangale is passionate about reforming the current presidential primary system. He briefly covers some familiar topics such as the historical evolution of the process and, more recently, how the reforms of the McGover-Fraser Commission have been perverted. The heart of the book, however, is a proposal to replace the current process with what Gangale calls the American Plan. One of the key features of this plan is for small states to hold primaries early and have large states vote last. Apparently Gangales proposal has gains some support within the National Association of Secretaries of State. Whether or not one agrees with Gangales proposal, he has written a thoughtful, readable prescription for electoral reform. Recommended. Lower-division undergraduate through professional collections." - Choice Promotional "Headline" Describes the most advanced concept for overhauling the presidential nomination process, and recounts the story of how support for the idea has spread through a network of grassroots activists. Details ISBN0313348359 Language English ISBN-10 0313348359 ISBN-13 9780313348358 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Subtitle How to Repair Americas Broken Presidential Nomination Process Country of Publication United States Short Title FROM THE PRIMARIES TO THE POLL Place of Publication Westport Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780313348358 AU Release Date 2007-12-30 NZ Release Date 2007-12-30 UK Release Date 2007-12-01 Author Thomas Gangale Pages 280 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2007-12-01 DEWEY 324.27315 Audience General US Release Date 2007-12-01 Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:12644399;

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